Sustainability-in-Tech : Why Sugarcane’s Genome Mapping Matters
Following a decade of research, it’s thought that the recent decoding of the complex genome of sugarcane could pave the way for advanced breeding techniques, more agricultural sustainability, and perhaps for developing a cost-effective and sustainable aviation fuel. What Happened? Scientists from The University of Queensland, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, and Sugar Research Australia (SRA) […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Wave Technology 5 X More Efficient
Swedish startup, CorPower, which has secured €32 million in funding, claims to have developed technology that’s five times more efficient than previous state-of-the-art wave power technology. CorPower Ocean CorPower Ocean is a Swedish-based renewable energy company with pioneering wave energy technology. Established in 2012, the company was co-founded by Patrik Möller and Dr. Stig Lundbäck, and has since […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Underwater Data-Centres Vulnerable to Soundwaves
A study by cybersecurity and robotics researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Electro-Communications has revealed how powerful sound waves could disrupt the operation of underwater data-centres. Why Underwater Data-Centres? With demand for data-centres growing due to increasing demand for cloud computing and AI, plus with data-centres producing large amounts of heat, […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Ultra-Fast Charging Sodium Battery Developed
Research by a team of doctoral candidates, supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea, has resulted in the development of an ultrahigh-energy density and fast-rechargeable hybrid sodium-ion battery. Why? As highlighted in the published research paper, there is now an increasing demand for low-cost electrochemical energy storage devices with high energy-density for prolonged operation […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : UK Startup Makes ‘Lab’ Leather
Cambridge-based startup ‘Pact’ has raised £9 million in (seed round) funding to expand its factory space and scale-up production of its “world-first” biomaterial – a skin made from collagen that’s a convincing alternative to leather. Oval Oval, developed by Pact, is a pioneering biomaterial made from natural collagen, designed to be a sustainable and scalable alternative to […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : UK Pilot Scheme To Extract CO₂ From Seawater
A pioneering new facility in Weymouth, Dorset, is taking an innovative approach to tackling climate change by extracting carbon dioxide directly from seawater. Why? While most climate efforts focus on cutting emissions or capturing carbon from the air, the SeaCURE project, developed by scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the University of Exeter, is […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Twisted Carbon Nanotubes Store 3 X More Energy Than Best Lithium Batteries
A team of 20 team global scientists have published research findings showing that “twisted single-walled carbon nanotube ropes” can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. The Search For New Energy Sources The research team, which includes members from the University of Maryland- Baltimore County (UMBC) and its Centre for Advanced Sensor […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Tree-Planting Gen-AI Search/Chatbot Released
Berlin-based green search engine company Ecosia has released a chatbot with a “green answers” option and ploughs all its advertising profits into tree-planting. Ecosia AI Chat The not-for-profit company, which has been developing its “green search” since 2019 to help users make climate-active decisions about what/who they click on has announced the introduction of its Ecosia AI […]
Sustainability-In-Tech : Tiny Flying Robot Pollinators
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators. The Vision Behind the Robotic Pollinators Pollination is one of the most critical processes in food production, yet the decline in bee populations due to […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Tidal Energy ‘Kite’ That Can Power A Town
Swedish startup Minesto has developed a subsea ‘kite’ style mini power plant that generates renewable energy from tidal streams and ocean currents. How It Works The ‘wing’ technology, described by Minesto as a kind of “subsea kite” and a “powerful, lightweight, and modular power plant” which can be made with a wingspan ranging from 4.9 – 12m and weighing […]